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 Information on New Zealand |
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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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| United Kingdom |
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AUCKLAND |
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British Consulate-General |
| Address: |
17th Floor
NZI House
151 Queen Street
Auckland 1
Mailing Address:
Private Bag 92014
Auckland 1 |
| Tel: |
(64) (9) 303 2973 |
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(64) (9) 303 1836 |
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postmaster@auckland.mail.fco.gov.uk |
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20:45-05:00 (GMT) |
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| City: |
RAROTONGA |
| Mission: |
British Consulate |
| Address: |
Muri Beach
P O Box 104
Rarotonga |
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(682) 26662 |
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(682) 28662 |
| E-mail: |
mckegg@oyster.net.ck |
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WELLINGTON |
| Mission: |
British High Commission |
| Address: |
44 Hill Street
Wellington 1
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1812
Wellington |
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(64) (4) 472 6049 |
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(64) (4) 471 1974 (Consular)
(64) (4) 495 0831 (Chancery) |
| E-mail: |
bhc.wel@xtra.co.nz |
| Hours: |
20:45-05:00 (GMT) |
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| United States |
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AUCKLAND |
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American Consulate General |
| Address: |
4th Floor, General Building,
29 Shortland St, Auckland,
New Zealand
(Mailing:
Private Bag 92022,
Auckland 1,
New Zealand) |
| Tel: |
(64) 9 303-2724 |
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(64) 9 366-0870
(64) 9 379-3722 (Visa) |
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9:30 - 12:30 |
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WELLINGTON |
| Mission: |
Embassy of the United States |
| Address: |
29 Fitzherbert Terrace,
Thorndon,
(P.O. Box 1190)
Wellington,
New Zealand |
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(644) 472-2068 |
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(644) 471 2380
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire:
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
DIVEWORLD
Get the official and independent view on dive sites and facilities around the world.
The way the world learns to dive:
PADI
The magazine divers trust:
Scuba Diving
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
Select the Country, Resort and Skill Level amongst other preferences at:
Ski Guide
News and comment from around the world:
World News Australia & Oceania
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Australasia & Pacific
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The Hostelz guide to Hostels
The Tripavisor guide to
Worldwide Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts
New Zealand's budget accommodation guide:
Budget Backpacker
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
The Colosseum
19A Don McKinnon Drive,
North Shore City, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: (64) (9) 415 1059
Fax: (64) (9) 415 1081
Email: thecolosseum@xtra.co.nz
Cost/Hour: $10
Hours: 10:00-23:00 (Mon-Sun)
Net Arena Cybercafe
115 Cuba Street,
Wellington, New Zealand.
Tel: (64) (4) 384 1185
Fax: (64) (4) 384 1187
Email: cybercafe@netarena.co.nz
Cost/Hour: $10
Hours: 09:00-23:00 (daily)
Cyber Pass Internet Cafe
27 Chancery Lane,
Christchurch, Canterbury 8000, New Zealand.
Tel: (64) (3) 365 9000
Email: cybcafe@ihug.co.nz
Cost/Hour: $5
Hours: 09:00-21:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-18:00 (Sat-Sun)
Squealing Pig Cyber Cafe
45 Camp Street and Shotover Street,
Queenstown, New Zealand.
Tel: (64) (3) 441 1175
Fax: (64) (3) 441 1175
Email: dives@xtra.co.nz
Hours: 08:00-23:00 daily
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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